Russia announces ceasefire in Kherson for Oleshky aid mission

rbc.ua (Ukrainian) —

Russia has announced a "silence regime" on the Kherson direction, with Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov ordering a ceasefire starting at 4:00 AM on October 27, 2026, to facilitate a humanitarian mission in Oleshky. The Russian Defense Ministry stated the ceasefire will enable engineering reconnaissance and safe passage for a humanitarian convoy to Oleshky, ensuring civilian safety and aid delivery. This follows earlier announcements by US First Lady Melania Trump, Ukrainian negotiator David Arakhamia, and Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, who confirmed Kyiv and Moscow agreed to temporarily halt fire for safe evacuation of residents.


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